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Scammer fooled dozens in Facebook cons offering cars, phones

Victim says the bogus car seller 'seemed like a legitimate guy'.

Mystery white powder could be plaster, Shield restorer says

The white powder will most likely be from plaster added a few years ago to the Shield.

How Cyclone Gabrielle contributed to Chatham Cup hero’s footballing break

After witnessing Cyclone Gabrielle devastation, Liam Schofield's priorities changed.

Napier win Ross Shield with near-unprecedented dominance

It is arguably the most dominant performance since the Shield was first presented in 1902.

In pictures: The Magpies' Ranfurly Shield celebrations

Scenes of jubilation amid the blood, sweat and beers are what Shield rugby is all about.

Tukituki candidate says unemployed key to tackling climate change

Allister Tosh is one of 10 candidates vying for the Tukituki seat.

Man arrested as police with search warrant find cache of weapons

Operation Cobalt police working to disrupt Hawke's Bay gang activity.

Napier-Taupō highway speed reduction saving lives, money

Cost-benefit modelling says avoided crashes created $93 million worth of benefits.

Two ram raids in two days - Liquor store newest target of school holiday crime

A second ram raid has occurred in Hawke's Bay just one day after a dairy was targeted.

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti has been a Labour stronghold since it was established in 1999

Newcomer Cushla Tangaere-Manuel holds slight lead over Meka Whaitiri

Former hospo boss in last-minute bid for Parliament off to rocky start

Rob Hulman, the former owner of a well-known restaurant, is standing in Tukituki.

Scorcher weather forecast could break a 25-year Napier record

A record that has stood since 1998 could be about to fall, if the heat arrives.

National League showdown: Familiar Wellington foe awaits Napier City Rovers in season-opener

Napier City Rovers aim for winning start to football's 2023 National League.

'I've killed my bro': Man gets home detention after mate falls off the back of ute

Group drinking before the accident but the driver was under the legal limit.

Brutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and charged

Video of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.

Esk Valley resident predicts worst is yet to come

Esk Valley is a dust bowl, as winds whip up debris left by Gabrielle.

Tukituki attracts the most candidates for General Election

All up, 27 candidates are vying for your votes on October 14.

Home by Christmas: The one wish of widow whose home was decimated in cyclone

Sylvia Bell one of an estimated 130 Wairoa residents unable to return home after cyclone.